Month: February 2022
ABC National News
COVID-19 live updates: Omicron and its sublineages accounting for 100% of new cases
Tempura/iStock (NEW YORK) — As the COVID-19 pandemic has swept the globe, more than 5.8 million people have died from the disease worldwide, including over 920,000 Americans, according to real-time data compiled by Johns Hopkins [Read More…]
ABC National News
US coastlines to experience ‘profound’ sea level rise by 2050: NOAA report
A staircase that once led to an oceanside home fell off the cliff at Gleason Beach, due to coastal flooding and erosion north of Bodega Bay, Calif., Feb. 27, 2019. – Carolyn Cole/Los Angeles Times [Read More…]
ABC World News
Russia-Ukraine live updates: Biden to speak amid uncertainty over Putin’s next move
pop_jop/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The United States is warning that Russia could invade Ukraine “any day” amid escalating tensions in the region. As many as 150,000 Russian troops are estimated to be massed near [Read More…]
Ag News
NASDA unveils 2023 Farm bill priorities
The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture has outlined its policy priorities for the 2023 Farm Bill. CEO Ted McKinney says trade promotion will be a focus of the organization. “The states have an [Read More…]
Ag News
Addressing challenges in the ag industry
A strategic advisor with KCoe Isom is encouraging growers to address challenges and take advantage of opportunities in the agriculture industry. Kala Jenkins says that starts with a strategy planning meeting. “The strategy planning meeting [Read More…]
Ag News
U.S., Hungary discuss research, education, and climate
A delegation from Hungary including Minister of Agriculture István Nagy recently discussed research, education, and climate goals with U.S. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack. Aniko Juhasz is the deputy state secretary for the Hungarian Ministry of [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ tops ‘Avatar’ to become the third-highest-grossing film of all time at US box office
Courtesy of Sony Pictures Sony Pictures accountants’ Spidey senses were tingling over the weekend, as Spider-Man: No Way Home swung over Avatar to become the third-highest grossing domestic release of all time. Only Star Wars: Episode VII — The Force Awakens and Avengers: [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
In Brief: ‘Lucy and Desi’ trailer; Whoopi returns from ‘The View’ suspension
The first trailer for Lucy and Desi, a new documentary from Amy Poehler, dropped on Monday. The clip features Hollywood legends, including Bette Midler, Carol Burnett and Norman Lear, attempting to describe the Hollywood couple’s impact on the entertainment industry. Per Amazon, “Lucy [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Wanda Sykes, Amy Schumer and Regina Hall to host 2022 Oscars
L-R Sykes, Schumer, Hall — Bruce Glikas/WireImage — Steve Granitz/FilmMagic The 94th Academy Awards will have a triple dose of comedy from its three hosts. Good Morning America revealed Tuesday that the 2022 Oscars will be [Read More…]
ABC Business News
Black women tend to have more college debt. Here’s what they can do
Cavan Images/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Black students are much more likely to incur the largest average student loan debt out of any group in the United States, including their white peers, according to a [Read More…]
ABC Health News
Nearly 1,500 NYC municipal workers fired for not being vaccinated against COVID
Lev Radin/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Nearly 1,500 New York City municipal workers have been fired over their refusal to get vaccinated against COVID-19. That number represents less than 1% of the [Read More…]
ABC Health News
Kids using screens more than recommended, new study finds
Gravity Images/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The majority of children under age 5 are getting more screen time than is recommended by pediatricians, new research shows. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends babies and [Read More…]
ABC Health News
Mom shares warning after 5-month-old develops hair tourniquet syndrome
Sara Ward (NEW YORK) — A Missouri mom is warning fellow parents about a rare condition caused by a strand of hair that sent her 5-month-old son to the emergency room. Sara Ward, from St. [Read More…]
ABC Sports News
Simone Biles announces engagement to Jonathan Owens
Carmen Mandato/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Simone Biles is getting married! The Olympic gold medalist shared a post Tuesday announcing her engagement to Jonathan Owens, who she has been dating since 2020. Alongside four photos [Read More…]
ABC Sports News
Valieva earns highest score in women’s short program after CAS allows her to skate
Justin Setterfield/Getty Images (BEIJING) — Kamila Valieva earned the highest score in the women’s figure skating singles event short program at the Olympics on Tuesday. The 15-year-old, who represents the Russian Olympic Committee, scored a [Read More…]
ABC National News
Sandy Hook families settle with Remington marking first time gun maker is held liable for mass shooting
Cloe Poisson/Tribune News Service via Getty Images via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Remington Arms agreed Tuesday to settle liability claims from the families of five adults and four children killed in the massacre at [Read More…]
ABC National News
‘SIM swap’ scams netted $68 million in 2021: FBI
Tongchai Cherdchew / EyeEm/ Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The FBI has warned of criminals increasingly using “SIM swap” scams in which criminals obtain cellphone SIM cards from unknowing victims and steal their personal information, including [Read More…]
ABC World News
Prince Andrew agrees to settle sexual assault lawsuit
Dan Kitwood/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Prince Andrew has agreed to settle a sexual assault lawsuit from Virginia Giuffre, according to a letter filed Tuesday from her lawyer David Boies. The sum of the settlement [Read More…]
ABC World News
Russia-Ukraine live updates: Putin comments on ‘partial withdrawal’ of Russian troops
pop_jop/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The United States is warning that Russia could invade Ukraine “any day” amid escalating tensions in the region. As many as 150,000 Russian troops are estimated to be massed near [Read More…]
Ag News
USDA FAS reduces Brazil soybean estimate
The USDA’s Foreign Ag Service has lowered its outlook for Brazil’s soybean crop due to drought in southern growing areas. The FAS sees the crop at 134.5 million tons, which will likely fall further as [Read More…]